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Term: Antoine Henri Becquerel

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Antoine Henri Becquerel was a French physicist who is best known for his discovery of radioactivity. He conducted pioneering research in this field and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, along with Marie and Pierre Curie, for their significant contributions to the understanding of radioactivity.

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1. Noun: Antoine Henri Becquerel's discovery of radioactivity revolutionized the field of physics.

2. Noun: Scientists continue to study the works of Antoine Henri Becquerel to advance our knowledge of radioactivity.

3. Adjective: The Becquerel effect, named after Antoine Henri Becquerel, describes the process of spontaneous emission of radiation.

4. Verb: Many researchers aspire to follow in the footsteps of Antoine Henri Becquerel and contribute to the field of nuclear physics.

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